2007-05-14 04:21:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well walking out of church in front of the reverend and mother pretty much let her know I'd had enough.
My father I just told, my mother has a tendency to ignore what she doesn't want to hear.
2007-05-14 04:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by genaddt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your parents need to understand that for you to become an adult you need to be able to make your own decisions on such a heavy subject. Yes they may disagree with you and your decisions but a parent should not control the way their child is to become. A good parent will allow you to make your own decisions and will be there to support you if you fall. Let them know that you would like to experience a different atmosphere and let them know it might just be a phase your going through. I did the same thing with my parents only i got a religious tattoo when i was 16, which i now disregard because of my religious beliefs.
2007-05-14 11:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by william s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mother accepts my choice to live as a Wiccan since she is Agnostic, but my stepfather has no clue since he is a Southern Baptist...so out of 'respect' I don't mention it nor do I bring anything having to do with Witchcraft in their house.
I even remove my Wiccan pentacle before walking into theirs or anyones house for that matter that doesn't "share" my beliefs.
Wiccans do have 'respect' for ALL religions...the only time we get defensive is when Christians try converting us or preaching to us...we don't push our beliefs on others so "why" should members of other religions have the right to push theirs onto us!!
2007-05-14 12:56:19 · answer #3 · answered by Evenings Wild Child 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was already an adult and out of my parent's house when I decided to break from religion completely. When the time came that I felt comfortable telling my mom (my dad had died by that point), I just told her, matter of factly, like it was no big deal.
By not putting so much emphasis on it, she didn't over-react but merely prayed for me. Doesn't bother me at all. She needs religion and god, I don't. If it makes her happy to pray for me, that's her right.
2007-05-14 11:23:54 · answer #4 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My parents are freethinking liberalists. Never a very religious family, always lived on the intellectual side and we're all atheists to mild extent.
2007-05-14 11:26:31 · answer #5 · answered by Honest christian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the parents truly love their child, they will continue the love them regardless of their religious beliefs. They may get upset, but this will fade with time.
2007-05-14 11:26:44 · answer #6 · answered by reverendrichie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your parents would be upset by the news, then why tell them at all?
As adults, you don't go to church with your parents, right? So, don't go. And if you have to go with them on Christmas and Easter, so be it. If you're not a believer, it doesn't matter anyway, and if it makes them feel good then great.
2007-05-14 11:29:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't volunteer the information, but I have been honest about it when asked. I think this is the best approach regarding any religious belief.
2007-05-14 11:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family people do not speak of anything the least bit controversial. We do not discuss religion, sex, emotions, or anything that may be regarded as "personal" So I have never talked about it with them just as I have never discussed me being gay. In both matters they know anyway. Also, I have not seen either of them in the last 11 years.
2007-05-14 11:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I told my parents it was akin to a nuclear explosion. That was eight years ago, haven't talked with them since.
2007-05-14 11:28:11 · answer #10 · answered by Morg 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋